Ashburton Elementary vs Tilden Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
871 students
Tilden Middle
Rockville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,112 students
| Measure | Ashburton Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Tilden Middle Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #238 of 879 | #35 of 225 |
| National rank | #15895 of 50,301 | #2606 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 871 | 1,112 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 1,112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| city | Bethesda | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tilden Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 63.3).
- •Tilden Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Tilden Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Ashburton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 24.1%).
- •Tilden Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.8).
- •Tilden Middle is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 871.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashburton Elementary better than Tilden Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tilden Middle ranks higher (73.7 vs 63.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashburton Elementary and Tilden Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashburton Elementary: 871. Tilden Middle: 1,112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashburton Elementary and Tilden Middle rank in Maryland?
Ashburton Elementary is 238th of 879 and Tilden Middle is 35th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).